Soulful storytelling with a purposeful, self-conscious confidence, Philly-by-way-of-Charlotte emcee Ivy Sole delivers lyrical tales, swimming through thoughtful complexly-detailed narratives that are amplified by production that smoothly cruises on the boom-bap. It’s a fresh nod to old-school overtures that exudes a personal appeal through sincerity, meshing spoken word with singing in a laidback message. The rattling, fluorescent noise-pop of Empath aids in setting the stage for Sad13, a.k.a. Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Oritz, whose new solo album Slugger is due out November 11, explores personal issues through a bright, pop lense. Sammus, who released her debut album Pieces in Space yesterday via Don Giovanni Records and appears on Slugger, completes this PhilaMOCA billing. PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., 7:30pm, $10, All Ages (Photo by Araba S. Ankuma) – Michael Colavita

Power-popsters Hurry recently shared their new EP, Casual Feelings, which is now available via Lame-O Records. And this evening, they’ll be celebrating its arrival by kicking off this festive weekend with their Halloween Spectacular at PhilaMOCA. It’s a stacked bill of local music pals who are all set to let loose! Cave People just dropped their new full-length album, Sinning Tree, earlier today via Stereophonodon Records so make sure to give it a spin before heading out tonight. Eric Slick will hopefully be previewing more tunes from his highly-anticipated upcoming solo effort, Palisades. Russell Edling (ex-Kite Party) has joined Cave People, and will be pulling double duty with his band Cherry. Of course, costumes are requested so get creative! PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., 7pm, $10, All Ages – H.M. Kauffman

The new quintet of Daisy Glaze has released an EP, entitled Heavenly Bodies. The assemblage features Adrianne Gold (ex-Catnaps), Scott Churchman, Lynna Stancato (Bondage & Discipline), Buddy Mazzenga (Bondage & Discipline), and Sean Rosner. The trio of songs envelops the listener in a smooth, spiraling, space-age haze, as an effortless absorption into a warping, emotional connection. You can catch the band’s album release show on Saturday, December 3 at The Buffalo with Eagle Daddy, Cabbage, and The Bachelorettes.

Avant-garde noise artist Nicki Duval, who records and performs under the moniker What Nerve, recently put out his debut self-titled album digitally and on cassette via Philly’s own Ranch Records. The blistering barrage of sonics are encapsulated in six truly original tracks. You can also find a remix of "My Block" by Moor Mother, which is currently only available online. (Photo by Kai Nellis)

Particularly on a day when the sun takes refuge behind the celestial bodies, one could use a shimmer of solace. Tutlie emerges as a break in the clouds this evening at Kung Fu Necktie. Fusing elegantly ascending vocal harmony with the strong, revitalizing wonderland of instrumentation, hovering in a substantial yet feathery floatation, Tutlie is a refreshingly crisp musical breath, especially when they’ll be playing a set of material from their new record. Tonight, they’re paired with the unfiltered emotive pensions of Clique, whose melodic ebb and flow simmers and swells with a tranquil but unsettled energy. This local pairing sets the stage for the brimming bubbles of dream pop from Oakland’s Trails and Ways, whom recently released their sophomore LP Own It. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $10, 21+ (Photo by Bob Sweeney) – Michael Colavita

We think that MINKA is trying to answer the question – "What would The Talking Heads sound like fronted by David Bowie?" – with their latest single, "Leaving the Light On". It’s a good question to ponder, and now, we have been given a glorious dance track to set free into the ether. You’ll be able to get down to this one and many others this Saturday, October 29 at TJ Kong Halloween Costume Ball Rock N Roll Murdershow VII, being held once again at Underground Arts.

Mike Polizze of Purling Hiss takes a trek around the city, using the El as his main mode of transportation between Fishtown and West Philly in the band’s latest video for the single, "Follow You Around," off the group’s new album High Bias (Drag City). He also provides more hometown love, sporting a Dead Milkmen‘s t-shirt in Laurel Hill Cemetery, where the beloved punks recently did a special performance last month. It’s a lighthearted look and sound for the normally heavy-rockin’ power trio, who will have a chance to show off the nastier side of their instrumental skills that we have come to know and love this Sunday, October 30 at Johnny Brenda’s, alongside Honey Radar and Hothead. (Photo by Constance Mensh)

Carroll’s forthcoming sophmore LP, As Far As Gardens Go, is due out November 11 via Shattered Orb Records. “Talking To My Own Mirage” hits on a zany, breezy, psych melody as the infectious barrage of percussion lifts the cruising vocals. It’s bright with intriguing instrumental breakdowns and twists. Carroll will be performing next in Philly on the night of their release at The Barbary with Petunia & Thick.

Shivers – seems like an apt title for Blacksage‘s latest album. The combination of Josephine Olivia’s seductively sultry vocals and Drew Scott’s hypnotic production evokes such a physical reaction. Listening to more Blacksage is a no-brainer in my book. Shivers is out now via Friends Records, and you can catch them live on Saturday, November 5 at Ottobar. (Photo by Holly Burnham) – H.M. Kauffman